Yesterday, I arrived in Denver to visit my brother for Thanksgiving. I'd been to Denver several times before and always marveled at how desolate it seemed from the airport to the downtown area. It was refreshing to see that there wasn't a compulsion to fill every square inch with an apartment, or storefront.
My brother greeted me in the lobby of my hotel along with my other brother who'd also flown out just a few hours before. We decided to find a place to eat.
We strolled past iconic buildings, busy avenues, ballparks, and trendy shops and restaurants. My youngest brother beamed as he pointed out different places he'd visited, experiences he'd had, and what the city meant to him.
I realized during this exchange how important it is to really listen; to allow people the chance to speak on subjects they know a great deal about and are passionate to discuss. Nothing will make them happier to pass on something they know.
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